How to grow and care for Cytisus scoparius
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cytisus scoparius, Spanish Broom, Yellow broom, Common broom
Cytisus scoparius 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
12C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
blooming
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Fabaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in various climates, except Antarctica.
👀 Characteristics details
Most leaves are alternate and have stipules.
🌺 Flower
The flower has five petals, resembling the shape of a butterfly. This type of flower shape is called a papilionaceous corolla
🪴 Root&Soil
Most of them form symbiotic relationships with bacteria that can fix nitrogen in their roots. This allows them to thrive even in poor soil conditions.
water
How to water Cytisus scoparius
How often should I water?
check Cytisus scoparius Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Cytisus scoparius need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Cytisus scoparius likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
12~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cytisus scoparius at home, make sure the temperature is 12~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cytisus scoparius prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cytisus scoparius is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Cytisus, Species: Cytisus scoparius
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cytisus |
| Species | Cytisus scoparius |
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